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Statement win for Italy in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini will make for an interesting topic of conversation in the Lynagh household this week. What had been a relatively quiet test debut for...

Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...

A look at 3 exciting Six Nations weekends following a memorable fourth round

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Guinness Six Nations burst into life with a memorable fourth round of action that produced thrilling victories for Italy, England and France. Here, Ultimate Rugby looks at three of the most exciting...

Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations campaign unravelled in disastrous fashion in Rome as they crashed to a first defeat against Italy since 2015. Gregor Townsend’s side looked set to tighten their...

Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Danny Care was presented with his national academy report in anticipation of his 100th cap and the England scrum-half jokes that the assessment made two decades ago is still accurate now. Care will become...

George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...

Swain returns as Brumbies hunt for bounce back after Chiefs defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ACT Brumbies have been boosted by the timely return of Wallaby Darcy Swain for Saturday's clash with the Western Force. Swain missed the start of the season with injury, returning for the Brumbies...

Queensland Reds Name Team To Play Chiefs At Suncorp Stadium

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has been elevated to the Queensland Reds’ match day squad for Saturday night’s clash against the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium.Drawing on his experience of...

Bok coaches set tone for productive alignment camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok coaches set the tone for a productive season-opening national alignment camp at a two-day strategic coaches’ session on Monday and Tuesday in Cape Town, where they discussed their areas...

Star performances and surprise results at HSBC SVNS in LA

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain reach first ever men’s HSBC SVNS semi-final as part of an all European line-up which sees France v Ireland and Spain v Great Britain. Women’s quarter-finals are France v Canada, New...